May 29, 2019 | Intercom, Student News
May 29, 2019
Long known as a smart financial choice, NMC is increasingly simply the smart choice, as determined by students well-positioned to know best.
So far, 13 valedictorians and 3 salutatorians from northern Michigan’s Class of 2019 have been admitted to NMC for fall. More than 120 students have a grade point average of 3.9 or better, on a 4.0 scale.
“We’ve had a good run this year,” said Cathryn Claerhout, director of admissions. “We’ve got people who are not (just) looking at us to save money, it’s because we’ve got their program.”
Manton High School valedictorian Isabela Bivens (left) is one. She also received the Founder’s Scholarship, worth $8,000. Bivens is member of the National Honor Society who runs cross country and track and field, has a black belt in tae kwon do and works as an assistant martial arts instructor and on a farm. Her older sister Catherine attended NMC, too, and her positive experience also influenced Bivens.
“I know she was challenged there so I’m pretty excited to go,” she said, adding she plans to take general classes, perhaps focusing on sciences.
Ellsworth High School valedictorian Kevin Dickinson (right) is likewise following in a sibling’s footsteps. His brother Roger graduated with a degree in visual communications in 2016. Dickinson considered attending a four-year school but decided he’d prefer to stay closer to home. Like Bivens, his favorite subject is math and he’s a member of the National Honor Society. Dickinson also plays basketball and participates in Little Buddies, a mentoring program with the local elementary school.
“We hang out with them and try to be a good influence on them,” said Dickinson, who will study creative writing at NMC.
There’s still time to apply and register for fall classes. Upcoming orientation dates are June 10 and 25. Sign up here.
May 28, 2019 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past week. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.
Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the Osterlin Library.
Education newsmakers: Faculty excellence award winners
Record-Eagle, May 27
NMC faculty, administration remain at odds over salaries
Record-Eagle, May 27
Edsons receive award
Record-Eagle, May 26
Matching milestones: Mother, son graduate together
Record-Eagle, May 26
NMC names 2019 honorees of highest honor
Ticker, May 25
It’s a wrap: for real, this time
Record-Eagle, May 24
NMC names three outstanding alumni
Ticker, May 22
Record-Eagle, May 22
NMC inks articulation agreements with LSSU, MTU
Record-Eagle, May 22
Enrollment slide continues at NMC
Record-Eagle, May 22
Presidential profile approved by NMC Board
Record-Eagle, May 21
NMC Barbecue coverage
UpNorthLive, May 20
TV 9 & 10, May 19
NMC barbecue to be held Sunday
UpNorthLive May 19
Record-Eagle, May 16
May 28, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
May Newsletter- Click here
Did you receive your $50 e-gift card yet?
This is a reminder that the physician qualification form and health assessment are due on May 31, 2019, for those employees enrolled in Blue Cross with NMC.
If you have already completed your requirements, please make sure you check your Rewards page on your BCHW portal to verify you received credit for your activities. In order to receive credit and earn your $50 e-gift card for your completed activities, you must have a registered account on bcbsm.com.
Check out the instructions under “Challenges” on the Wellness page here.
May 28, 2019 | Intercom, Student Events
This year’s Smart Commute Week is June 3-7! The week consists of events that promote cycling, walking, taking the bus and carpooling. Smart Commute is for everyone. Free daily breakfasts are hosted at various locations around town for smart commuters. NMC will be hosting a breakfast stop at The Dennos on Tuesday, June 4 from 7-9 a.m.!
Every year community members challenge each other to a friendly competition known as the Smart Commute Week Challenge. Last year NMC came in 7th place and we hope you join the team this year and help us reach the top!
To join NMC’s Smart Commute team, fill out the brief Google Doc form here.
View the flier here.
May 28, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
May 28, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find them here! jobs.nmc.edu. (more…)
May 24, 2019 | Intercom, President Updates
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Directions (SD) and Institutional Effectiveness Criteria (IE) are provided where possible. (more…)
May 22, 2019 | Intercom, Tech Tips
Watch out for SMISHING Attacks – Fraudulent texts delivered directly to your phone! Read more here!
May 21, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
College for Kids summer classes are filling fast. View the available classes for ages 3 to 17 HERE then call Extended Education at 995-1700 to enroll; employee tuition waivers apply. One-week enrichment classes begin June 17 and continue all summer. Details at nmc.edu/kids.
May 21, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
The Business Office and HR are collaborating with IT to implement a new payroll and HR solution for the College called ADP Workforce Now. The conversion will take place later this summer and impacts all employees. ADP replaces Banner Self-Service’s platform for viewing info such as pay history, leave balances, tax forms, and other personal information. It will also change the way we enter and approve hours worked, and how we request and approve time off. More information on the platform and training will be provided at a later date.
May 20, 2019 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past week. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.
Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the Osterlin Library.
Art and culture summit, network bring organizations together
Record-Eagle, May 17
NMC culinary students compete for scholarship with small plate creations
Record-Eagle, May 18
The Towne Plaza
Northern Express, May 18
New agreement allows NMC, LSSU to collaborate
UpNorthLive, May 2
May 20, 2019 | Emergency Management, Intercom
Operational continuity is a second, but critical, priority. As initial responses are completed, Emergency Management Team staff will focus on operational continuity planning by developing an assessment of damage, program disruptions, and other continuity problems. As the complete assessment emerges, Emergency Management Team staff will identify and recommend the most effective recovery plan for the College. If possible, academic programs and basic services will be resumed immediately.
(more…)
May 20, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
Celebrating her 30+ year career at NMC, Sue served the college over the years in the Health Occupations Office, the Deans Office, the Vice President’s Office and the Business Academic Area. Join us in seeing her off on life’s next adventure!
Sue DeCamillis’ Retirement Celebration
Lobdell’s – 715 E. Front Street
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Open House 4–6 p.m.
May 20, 2019 | Intercom, Student News
Dan and Debbie Edson (click for high-resolution version)TRAVERSE CITY — Daniel and Debra Edson have been named the 2019 recipients of Northwestern Michigan College’s highest honor, the NMC Fellow award.
The couple have been committed, passionate supporters of education since they met at Central Michigan University in the 1970s. Debbie Edson then went on to a 41-year career in special education with the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District. Dan Edson began his career in microbiology, inventing the world’s first blood test for Legionnaires’ disease in 1978. He went on to become an entrepreneur, co-founding the American Proficiency Institute in 1991. The Traverse City company is now a global leader in assessing the accuracy of laboratory tests. It employs 60 and has 20,000 clients worldwide.
While their success is global, it is important to the Edsons to give back to the local community where they raised their family and base their business. Their philanthropic support of NMC spans 26 years and has included scholarships, the University Center, the Dennos Museum Center, radio station WNMC and the West Hall Innovation Center. The college is a “wonderful resource,” Debbie Edson said.
“As we’ve gotten to know people at NMC, it just seems like it’s a great way to build the learning platform,” said Debbie Edson, adding all three children took classes at NMC.
Coming from Mancelona, Dan Edson said the college plays a key role in serving students regionally.
“That’s really important. I grew up in Antrim County, and I understand that,” he said.
Through API, Dan Edson has long collaborated with educational and medical partners including Michigan State University, Munson Healthcare and Ferris State University. He received an honorary doctorate from his alma mater, Central Michigan University, in December 2018. The couple’s philanthropy also includes a full tuition scholarship to the MSU College of Human Medicine that offers preference to an NMC transfer student.
Volunteer leadership is another important facet of the Edsons’ lives. Debbie Edson serves as a board member for the NMC Foundation and as a campaign steering committee member. Dan served as board chairman at the Traverse Health Clinic for 16 years and is now a member of the Munson Medical Center Board of Trustees.
NMC Foundation Executive Director Rebecca Teahen said the award is the culmination of a lifetime of personal commitment to advancing health, supporting and leading in education, and protecting the natural landscapes so critical to northern Michigan.
“Knowing them personally, since I was a child, and then having the opportunity to work closely with Dan and Debbie as they continue to support the college and our students has been an absolute joy,” Teahen said. “They both bring a ‘matter of fact’ approach their support of education and our community; it’s something they have always believed in and they have seen the power of education to change lives.”
The Fellow is Northwestern Michigan College’s highest honor, awarded annually since 1964. Fellows may be nominated because they have demonstrated influential networking on behalf of the College, have demonstrated a pattern of outstanding financial or personal time contributions to NMC, or as a retiree of the College continue to contribute back to their academic or professional fields as volunteers, mentors or advisors. Exceptional contributions in one or more of these areas may justify nomination
See a list of past recipients.
Release date: May 21, 2019
For more information:
NMC President’s Office
(231) 995-1010
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
May 19, 2019 | Intercom, Student News
May 29, 2019
Long known as a smart financial choice, NMC is increasingly simply the smart choice, as determined by students well-positioned to know best.
So far, 13 valedictorians and 3 salutatorians from northern Michigan’s Class of 2019 have been admitted to NMC for fall. More than 120 students have a grade point average of 3.9 or better, on a 4.0 scale.
“We’ve had a good run this year,” said Cathryn Claerhout, director of admissions. “We’ve got people who are not (just) looking at us to save money, it’s because we’ve got their program.”
Manton High School valedictorian Isabela Bivens (left) is one. She also received the Founder’s Scholarship, worth $8,000. Bivens is member of the National Honor Society who runs cross country and track and field, has a black belt in tae kwon do and works as an assistant martial arts instructor and on a farm. Her older sister Catherine attended NMC, too, and her positive experience also influenced Bivens.
“I know she was challenged there so I’m pretty excited to go,” she said, adding she plans to take general classes, perhaps focusing on sciences.
Ellsworth High School valedictorian Kevin Dickinson (right) is likewise following in a sibling’s footsteps. His brother Roger graduated with a degree in visual communications in 2016. Dickinson considered attending a four-year school but decided he’d prefer to stay closer to home. Like Bivens, his favorite subject is math and he’s a member of the National Honor Society. Dickinson also plays basketball and participates in Little Buddies, a mentoring program with the local elementary school.
“We hang out with them and try to be a good influence on them,” said Dickinson, who will study creative writing at NMC.
May 17, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
My family and I would like to thank NMC for the beautiful plant given to us for my mom’s funeral. For around 20 years, she was a member of the Grand Traverse Chorale, along with being an accompanist for the NMC Children’s Choir for over 10 years. She loved music and especially loved working with children and watching them grow in confidence and skill as they performed in various concerts. NMC and EES is a great place for nurturing the young as well as offering options for adults to either learn something new or continue with a talent they’ve enjoyed for years. Thank you NMC for also being an understanding place when the situation of being a family caregiver arises. You made these last 6 years possible for myself and my mom. Thank you.
May 16, 2019 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Three alumni were named the 2019 winners of Northwestern Michigan College’s Outstanding Alumni award at commencement ceremonies May 4.
Terry Beia, 1983 – Petroleum Engineering Technology. In 1998 Beia made his first real estate investment in downtown Traverse City. In the two decades since the investment, he’s been an active booster and backer of downtown. Download a high-resolution photo »
Frank Dituri, 1979 – Parks and Recreation Management and Biology. A highlight of Dituri’s career in both private and public sectors is serving as chairman of the Boardman River Dams Implementation Team, tasked with the restoration of Traverse City’s Boardman River. Download a high-resolution photo »
Dr. Marie Socha, 1983 – Pre-med studies. After earning both a master’s and PhD., Socha went on to a career in public health as an epidemiologist, serving agencies from the Centers for Disease Control to the Department of Homeland Security. Download a high-resolution photo »
Established in 1988, Outstanding Alumni award recipients are chosen for significant professional achievements and/or exemplary leadership in the local or global community. Applications for the 2020 Outstanding Alumni award will be sought in January.
Release Date: May 16, 2019
For more information:
Cameron Penny
Director of Alumni Relations
cpenny@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2825
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
May 16, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
There is still time to order GRASP Reading and Math summer lessons for your child in grades K-8. With this at-home program, students retain essential skills over the summer. With a 100% tuition waiver, you pay $45 for one program or $55 for both reading and math.
View the registration flyer HERE and call NMC Extended Education at 995-1700 to register this week!
